An Evaluation on Writing Materials in the English Textbook Entitled
“English in Focus” for Second Grade Students of Junior High School
THESIS
Written by:
AYUNINGTYAS UMI BAROROH
K2208027
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
Ayuningtyas Umi Baroroh. K2208027.An Evaluation on Writing Materials in the English Textbook Entitled “English in Focus” Used by the Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta Published by the Ministry of National Education. Thesis. English Education Department. Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University. 2013.
This research focuses on evaluating writing materials in the textbook “English in Focus” used by second grade students of SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta. The aim of this research is to find out: (1) whether the writing materials are compatible with the School-based Curriculum; (2) whether the writing materials facilitate students’ needs to develop their writing ability; (3) the students’ view on the writing materials in the textbook; (4) the teacher’s view on the writing materials in the textbook.
The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The sources of data are document and informants. The data were collected through document analysis, interview, and questionnaire. In analyzing the data, the researcher use interactive model of analysis including data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion.
The result of this research shows that the compatibility of the writing materials is 60%. Based on the theory proposed by Arikuto (2006), it means that the writing materials are compatible with the School-based Curriculum. The writing materials in the textbook “English in Focus” also facilitate students’ needs to develop their writing skill in terms of developing main idea, using appropriate vocabulary and using correct grammar. But, they do not facilitate the students’ need to write by using correct spelling, punctuation, and other mechanical aspects. Based on the opinion of both the teacher and the students, the writing activities in the textbook are not interesting to do, not visually appealing, not challenging, and not motivating for students. However, the writing activities are appropriate for the students’ level and have clear directions so the students can easily follow the instructions.
Keyword: writing material, textbook, school-based curriculum
Ayuningtyas Umi Baroroh. K2208027.An Evaluation on Writing Materials in the English Textbook Entitled “English in Focus” Used by the Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta Published by the Ministry of National Education. Skripsi. Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan. 2013.
Penelitian ini fokus pada evaluasi materi-materi writing yang terdapat dalam buku teks bahasa inggris yang berjudul “English in Focus” yang digunakan oleh siswa kelas dua SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: (1) apakah materi-materi writing yang terdapat di buku tersebut sesuai dengan KTSP; (2) apakah materi-materi writing yang terdapat di buku tersebut dapat membantu siswa mengembangkan kemampuan menulis dalam bahasa inggris; (3) pendapat siswa terkait materi-materi writing yang terdapat di buku teks tersebut; (4) pendapat guru terkait materi-materi writing yang terdapat di buku teks tersebut.
Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Pada proses pengumpulan data, dokumen dan informan digunakan sebagai sumber data. Pada proses analisis data, digunakan model analisis interaktif yang terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesesuaian materi-materi writing di dalam buku teks tersebut dengan KTSP adalah 60%. Berdasarkan teori dari Arikunto (2006), materi writing di dalam buku tersebut sesuai dengan kurikulum. Disamping itu, materi-materi writing yang terdapat di dalam buku text “English in Focus” juga membantu siswa dalam mengembangkan pikiran pokok, menggunakan kosa kata yang tepat, dan menggunakan grammar yang benar saat menulis dalam bahasa inggris. Namun materi-materi writing tersebut tidak membantu siswa dalam
hal spelling, punctuation, dan aspek mekanik yang lain. Berdasarkan pendapat guru
dan murid yang menggunakan buku tersebut, materi-materi writing yang ada dalam buku tersebut tidak menarik dari segi aktifitasnya, tidak menarik secara visual, tidak menantang, dan tidak memotifasi siswa. Meskipun begitu, materi-materi writing tersebut sesuai dengan level siswa dan juga jelas petunjuk dan perintahnya sehingga siswa dapat dengan mudah melakukan aktifitas dan latihan yang terdapat di buku tersebut.
MOTTO
DEDICATION
This thesis is whole-heartedly dedicated to:
My beloved mother and father
My beloved sister and brothers
My little niece
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and above all, the researcher praises Allah SWT for His blessing so that she can complete this thesis. This thesis finally appears in its current form due to the assistance of several people. Therefore the researcher would like to express her very great appreciation to them. Her special gratitude and appreciation go to her first and second consultant, Drs. Suparno, M.Pd and Endang Setyaningsih, S.Pd, M.Hum for all their patient guidance, encouragement, and advice.
The researcher would like to offer her sincere thanks to Prof. Dr. H. M. Furqon Hidayatullah, M.Pd, the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Dr. Muh. Rohmadi, S.S., M.Hum., the Head of the Art and Language Education, and Endang Setyaningsih, S.Pd., M.Hum., the Head of English Education Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty. This thesis would never exist without their permission and approval.
The researcher would like to express her gratitude to Drs. Karyana, M.Pd. for the permission to conduct the research in SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta, Mahmudiyah, S.Pd. and Dian Ekawati, S.Pd., the English teachers of SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta for their help, and the students of VIII B SMP Negeri 7 Surakarta 2012/2013 for their participation.
The researcher would also like to give her very special thanks to her family for their love, prayer, and caring; all her best friends, her friends in English Education Department, and the big family of Wisma Ayu for their support.
The researcher realizes that this thesis still has many mistakes. Therefore, she gratefully accepts every suggestion, criticism, and comment. Hopefully, this thesis will be useful for the readers.
Surakarta, October 2013
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE ... i
PRONOUNCEMENT ... ii
APPROVAL... iii
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ... iv
ABSTRACT... v
MOTTO ... vii
DEDICATION ... viii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... ix
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF TABLES ... xiii
LIST OF APPENDICES... xiv
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION... 1
A. Background of the Study... 1
B. Identification of the Problem ... 3
C. Limitation of the Problem ... 4
D. Problem Statement ... 4
E. The Aim of the Study... 5
F. The Benefit of the Study ... 5
CHAPTER II THEORITICAL REVIEW... 6
A. Writing ... 6
1. Definition of Writing... 6
2. Process of Writing... 7
3. Types of Writing Performance... 8
B. Textbook ... 9
1. Definition of Textbook... 9
3. Textbook Evaluation ... 13
C. Curriculum ... 16
1. Definition of Curriculum... 16
2. KTSP... 17
3. Principles in Developing KTSP ... 18
4. Competence Standard and Basic Competence ... 19
D. Genre Based Approach ... 20
1. Definition of Genre ... 20
2. Genre Based Approach ... 21
CHAPTER III REASEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 24
A. Method of Research ... 24
B. Time and Place ... 24
C. Data and Source of Data ... 25
D. Technique of Collecting Data ... 25
E. Data Validity ... 27
F. Technique Of Analyzing Data ... 28
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION... 31
A. Research Finding ... 31
1. The Description of the Textbook “English in Focus”... 31
2. The Compatibility of Writing Materials ... 33
3. The Writing Activities that Facilitate Students’ Needs ... 36
4. Students’ Opinion about the Writing Activities ... 59
5. Teacher’s Opinion about Writing Activities ... 62
B. Discussion ... 65
CHAPTER V CONCLUSSION, IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION... 69
A. Conclusion ... 69
C. Suggestion ... 70
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1. The Compatibility of Writing Materials... .. 34
Table 4.2. Compatibility Classification……….. .. 35
Table 4.3. Aspects of Writing Developed in the Textbook “English in Focus” ... 58
Table 4.4. Students’ Opinion of the Writing Activities of Chapter 1-6... 60
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Syllabus ... 76
Appendix 2 Guidance of Interview... 106
Appendix 3 Transcript of Interview... 107
Appendix 3 Questionnaire Sheet... 111
Appendix 4 Content of the Textbook “English in Focus” ... 113
